Cybersecurity Foundations Quiz

What is Cybersecurity?

• The practice of protecting computers and networks from attacks.

• A method to enhance the speed of internet connections.

• A way to create software applications.

• A discipline focused on hardware development.

Why is Cybersecurity essential?

• To protect sensitive data from theft and damage.

• To improve the performance of computer systems.

• To enhance user experience in software applications.

• To increase the speed of internet connections.

What does the CIA Triad stand for?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Integrity, Access

• Confidentiality, Information, Access

• Control, Information, Availability

What is the Principle of Least Privilege?

• Giving users the minimum access necessary.

• Allowing unrestricted access to all users.

• Providing maximum permissions to all systems.

• Limiting access to only administrative users.

What is Non-repudiation?

• The ability to prove an action took place.

• The process of encrypting data.

• The method of backing up data.

• The technique of monitoring network traffic.

What is a Firewall?

• A device that monitors network traffic.

• A type of malware.

• A method of data encryption.

• A software for creating applications.

What is Malware?

• Software designed to cause damage.

• A type of network security device.

• A method of data encryption.

• A tool for software development.

What is a Zero-day Attack?

• An attack exploiting an unknown vulnerability.

• A method of data encryption.

• A type of malware.

• A network security device.

What is Encryption?

• A method of converting data into a code.

• A type of malware.

• A network security device.

• A method of data backup.

What is Phishing?

• A cyber-attack using disguised emails.

• A method of data encryption.

• A type of malware.

• A network security device.